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Forest fires follow roads. The Trump administration wants to build more
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Rachel Becker | CalMatters , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points Federally managed forest lands could be affected by this shift. A recent change in policy may lead to increased development in certain areas.
A recent change in policy may lead to increased development in certain areas. Federally managed forest lands could be affected by this shift. Research has shown that roads can be a significant factor in starting wildfires. Human activity is a major cause of these fires.
Further details about this policy change are available from the original source. The potential impact on national forests is a concern.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 19, 2026 ·
Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) ·
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